SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Orthopedics surgeons at Saint Anne's Hospital, the physician assistant manages patients in Outpatient, Inpatient and operating room settings. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionals Clearly communicate with patients and their families Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients Identify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patients Order and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician Provide pre and post-operative patient education Acts as surgical first assist for a variety of Neurosurgery and General Surgery procedures, both intracranial and spine Management of inpatient and outpatient Neurosurgery and General Surgery issues, including perioperative care. Works in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU Covers some evening phone calls, assists supervising physician with rounds on weekends if needed, and may intermittently cover first call from answering service Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary Perform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physician Participate in data collection and research as directed Reports immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operations Participates in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activities Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience in a surgical program preferred. Ability to make sound judgments and problem solve Ability to work independently and take initiative. Excellent Organizational and communication skills EDUCATION: Graduation from an AMA accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Massachusetts license to practice as a Physician Assistant required. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. Medical Staff office ensures DEA/MA Control substance licensure. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Stand / walk Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Lift up to 10 lbs. Lift up to 25 lbs. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%: (Cut/paste from list of options below) The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%: Lift up to 50 lbs Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions Risk of Electrical Shock Risk of Radiation Exposure to dust or other irritants Exposure to grease or oils Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Exposure to hot or noisy equipment Exposure to humid or wet conditions (non-weather) Exposure to a moderate Vision Requirements: Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses Filter Lens (Welding/Soldering) Ear plugs or mufflers Dust Mask Face shields Surgical mask Gowns Gloves Boots Hard Hat Coveralls Pay Range: $125,000.00-$158,593.75 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type: 30 hrs week 1, 40hrs week 2, Flex Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission
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Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees